Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Baker's Wood events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Baker's Wood and Buckinghamshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Baker's Wood events
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Summer evenings in Baker's Wood stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Baker's Wood, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater village hall wakes and remembrance gatherings.
Near Baker's Wood, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Baker's Wood (UB9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Baker's Wood?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Denham Golf Club station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When payment is due
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Also near Baker's Wood
Also in Baker's Wood
Arranging a wake in Baker's Wood
Baker's Wood is about 4 miles north-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in UB9, we can fry fresh for your guests. Baker's Wood is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Baker's Wood to London (19 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in UB9, we can bring the van to you. From Bakers Wood, Redhill and Broken Gate Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Higher Denham (1 mile north), Tatling End (1 mile west), Rush Green (1 mile south), Gerrards Cross (2 miles west) and Fulmer (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to High Wycombe (11 miles west), Chesham (10 miles north-west), Marlow (11 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Pavilions (2.4 miles south-east) and Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (2.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Horse Shoe Bay and Kingcup Meadows and Oldhouse Wood.
- Pubs nearby include Toby Carvery pub (under half a mile west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- We cover Baker's Wood and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
FAQs for Baker's Wood
Do you come out to small places like Baker's Wood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch